Buying Analyst (Intern)
Location: GB, LND, 
Department: Analytics
Salary range: 13000-14000
Employment type: Temporary
Required experience: Internship
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Retail
Function: Business Analyst

Company profile:
We design, make and sell furniture, with a simple mission of getting beautifully crafted furniture from the workshop floor straight to customers at an exceptional price.Founded in 2012, 40-strong and growing rapidly, 70% of our staff started as interns and we really believe in giving the right people great opportunities.We’re backed by some of the most reputable VCs in Europe (Index Ventures and Octopus Investments) and hiring smart, hardworking people like there’s no tomorrow.Get to know us: realhumansofswooneditionsWe don't work with recruiters.

Job description:
The RoleWe’re looking for an amazing buying analyst to join us in shaping our fast-growing retail business. You’ll get to analyse and make an impact on multiple areas including buying, content, marketing, eCommerce, customer care, finance, and brand, as well as focusing on a specific area, depending on your interests and our business needs. Analytics in a start-up is a very different animal to analytics in a big company. You’ll be breaking new ground, analysing things that no one has analysed before, and driving through your recommendations into actions; actions that can be implemented to change the business for the better.You’re going to be on a steep learning curve. At a start-up, there’s no data to start with, so it needs to be created first. The difference between a good analyst and a brilliant one is, unfortunately, data input and the little details – it needs to be “right right”, not just “right”. Sometimes you'll feel like smashing the screen, but you’re the kind of person who plows through, because the feeling of getting it “right right” is amazing.The challenges don’t stop there though. We’re in a stage in our growth where everyone is incredibly busy, so getting people to change the way they do things is tough. This is where a lot of analysts fail, but not you. You understand that doing great analysis, summarising it and then pushing and pushing and pushing is the only way to get people to pay attention. You’ve got so much gumption and your output is so good that you have no problems in pushing through big changes. And that means you’ll have a direct impact in how we operate and a chance to make your mark in a fast-growing retail business.ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of our ordering process and manage our stock dataDevelop analytical models to change the way our buying team do their jobCreate pioneering analytics to define our performanceBe very creative with your approachChange the businessPresent findings directly to the people that matter

Requirements:
You’ll have a background in management science, business, economics, mathematics, finance, organisation design, statistics, or a similar areaYou have a strong analytical background but are also creativeYou’re able to see behind the numbers and present your findings to a wide variety of colleaguesYou approach every challenge with fresh thinkingYou have the motivation to persevere and are able to influence those around you You want to break new groundYou’re focused on results (we’re not fans of micro management)You’re able to show frequent iteration and learn on your ownYou’re a really nice person

Benefits:
As much fuel and caffeine as you can handleBeautiful offices in Central LondonAlmost too much responsibilityChallenging and interesting workThe chance to travel (hello Vietnam?)The technology &amp; support to do your job wellA collaborative atmosphere and a truly awesome cultureMore than a job (if that's what you want!)